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3/2026 vol. 28
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Assessment of thyroid nodules in ultrasound examination using AI – own experience in primary care

Dorota Szydlarska 1, 2
,
Marta Ciechomska 3
,
Andrzej Śliwczynski 1

  1. Department of Digital Medicine, Implementation and Innovation, National Medical Institute of Internal Affairs
    and Administration Ministry, Warsaw, Poland

  2. Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

  3. Family Medicine Clinic, National Medical Institute of Internal Affairs and Administration Ministry, Warsaw, Poland

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2026; 28(3): 287–291

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2026.164658
Data publikacji online: 2026/09/29
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